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Vincent managed a tired smile. \u201cGo get some rest. Don\u2019t just stand there.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still concerned, Sabrina asked softly, \u201cHow is your grandpa doing?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vincent\u2019s eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep. \u201cNot well. I\u2019ll probably need to stay at Stewart Manor for a while to look after him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her expression fell. \u201cI understand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her disappointment, he added gently, \u201cOnce Grandpa\u2019s condition stabilizes, I\u2019ll keep my promise to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears glistened in her eyes. \u201cIt\u2019s not about me, Vincent. I\u2019m just worried Mom will read too much into this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent checked his watch. It was almost 7 AM. Maria would be waking soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry. I\u2019ll speak with her myself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He walked toward Maria\u2019s bedroom and knocked firmly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina wanted to stop him, but it was too late.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCome in,\u201d Maria called from inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent entered with a practiced smile. \u201cGood morning, Maria.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
From the living room, Sabrina couldn\u2019t make out their full conversation, but she occasionally heard Maria\u2019s bright laughter echoing down the hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon, Vincent emerged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina approached him curiously. \u201cVincent, what did you say to Mom? She sounded so happy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He smiled mysteriously. \u201cThat\u2019s my\u00a0<\/p>\n
little secret.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t press further. If he wanted to tell her, he would eventually.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Besides, she could always ask Maria about it later.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent guided Sabrina upstairs, then asked Lily to wake Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back in his room, he texted Scarlett. \u201cCan we talk?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett replied promptly, \u201cUnless it\u2019s about the divorce, I don\u2019t think we need to meet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He typed, \u201cIt\u2019s related. And with Grandpa in the hospital, even if you avoid me today, we\u2019ll run into each other there eventually.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She understood his meaning perfectly\u2013if she refused to meet, he\u2019d simply find her at the hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But that would be messy and complicated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, she relented. They agreed to meet at noon, at a quiet caf\u00e9 downtown.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scarlett arrived, Vincent had already finished his first cup of coffee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She took the seat across from him, and he came straight to the point. \u201cGrandpa\u2019s condition is still unstable. For now, we need to maintain appearances. We might even need to act close occasionally\u2014it\u2019s better for his recovery. Once he\u2019s improved, we can proceed with the divorce.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett responded calmly, \u201cFor Grandpa\u2019s sake, I\u2019m willing to pretend with you. But we should at least file for legal separation now. By the time the waiting period is over, Grandpa should be much better.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t respond immediately, just watched her with a complicated expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment, Scarlett added, \u201cEven after we divorce, I\u2019ll still care about Grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pressed further, \u201cWhat about having another child?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her refusal was immediate and firm. \u201cI won\u2019t have another child.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He frowned. \u201cIf we fake a pregnancy, the truth will come out eventually.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cVincent, you can have a child with someone else. Why does it have to be me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was tired of having the same argument.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Frustrated by her stubbornness, he said sharply, \u201cScarlett, how could I possibly have a child with anyone else?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She met his gaze directly. \u201cWhy couldn\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina was already living at Ravenshade Villa. Vanessa saw her as a mother figure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What was stopping them from starting a family together?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent studied her closely. He\u2019d never seen her like this before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In his memory, she had always been compliant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now, she was different\u2013steadfast and resolute.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t want to argue. \u201cThis is going in circles. At least while Grandpa\u2019s in the hospital, let\u2019s not discuss divorce. We can revisit this after he\u2019s discharged.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett had heard enough. She stood up. \u201cI can refrain from mentioning it, but we need to start the legal process.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The mandatory waiting period took thirty days. She didn\u2019t want to delay any longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent hadn\u2019t slept all night. Her insistence on starting the process made his head throb.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He felt utterly defeated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFine,\u201d he said wearily. \u201cI don\u2019t know where Grandpa put our marriage certificate, but if you\u2019re in such a hurry, we can get a replacement this afternoon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing him finally relent, she agreed quickly. \u201cGood. Let\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
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She didn\u2019t have much time before her afternoon shift. She wanted to get this done immediately and start the waiting period.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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